Presented by the Aerospace Medical Association

Transcript:Presented by the Aerospace Medical Association:
Presented by the Aerospace Medical Association This is Aerospace Medicine 1 of 71 Introduction Flight Environment Clinical Aerospace Medicine Operational Aerospace Medicine Overview 2 of 71 Aerospace Medicine vs. Traditional Medicine 3 of 71 Brief History of Flight Medicine Advent of powered flight presented new physiologic demands such as altitude exposure Aviation Medicine driven by WWI high losses of life due to physically unfit pilots Development of manned space flight led to evolution of Aviation Medicine into Aerospace Medicine 4 of 71 Aerospace Medicine Practitioners Address needs of all who work, recreate, and travel in the air, sea, and space Trained in medicine, with special knowledge of operating in extreme environments of flight, undersea, and space Uniquely equipped to make decisions on selection and retention of aviators, divers, and space mission and space flight participants. 5 of 71 Aerospace Medicine Practitioners 6 of 71 Crew & Passenger Health Safety Policy Regulatory Compliance Armed Forces across the globe Certification & Appeals Aeromedical Examiner training & oversight Accident Investigation Astronaut selection & training Clinical & basic science studies Development of countermeasures Longitudinal Health Evaluation & treatment : pathologic bubble formation Osteo & soft tissue radionecrosis Wound Infections Thermal burns Support to space agencies & commercial space ventures Aerospace Medicine Practitioners Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) Designated, trained, and supervised by the FAA Flight Surgeons Examine/certify civilian pilots Training provides an understanding of aviation related problems, physiology, standards, and administrative processes One week course with mandatory refresher courses International Aviation Medical Examiners European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Training provides an understanding of aviation related problems, physiology, standards, and administrative processes 60 hr basic and 60 hr advanced courses 7 of 71 Aerospace Medicine Practitioners Military Flight Surgeons Caring for aviators and their families, manage aerospace medicine and public health programs Special training programs: Residency in Aerospace Medicine (RAM) Non-RAM military courses 8 of 71 Aerospace Medicine Practitioners National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Flight Surgeon Duties Medical care for astronaut corps and their families Astronaut selection and mission training Develops physiologic countermeasures for spaceflight Ensures crew health and safety Research promoting a better understanding of medical issues associated with spaceflight environment 9 of 71 Advanced Training in Aerospace Medicine United States Civilian Residencies University of Texas - Medical Branch Wright State University Civilian Fellowships Mayo Clinic Military Residencies US Navy US Army US Air Force United Kingdom Subspecialty of Occupational Medicine Civilian Fellowship: King’s